Field photograph·Csn0221
Arms of the Lusignan Kings of Cyprus and insignia of the Order of the Sword
Description
A photograph of a carved stone panel set in a rough stone wall, showing a crowned coat of arms with a shield divided into panels. Two standing figures flank the upper shield, and crossed swords with knotted hilts appear at the lower sides. The print is mounted on a card with a printed caption and a printed quotation below.
Other scan of this record (1)
- Description, scan 2
- A close photograph of a carved stone coat of arms set into a stone wall. A crown with rounded tops sits above a shield divided into four quarters, with a relief figure standing on each side. Below the shield, two swords with curved hilts cross in relief. The print is mounted on a card with a block of printed text beside it and a handwritten number below.
English, as on the record
ARMS OF THE LUSIGNAN KINGS OF CYPRUS AND INSIGNIA OF THE ORDER OF THE SWORD P.Bulfin "C´EST POUR LOIAUTÉ MAINTENIR." "It is an ancient custom that the Knights present themselves to the King and make with him a pact. He calls them his companions and gives them a silver dagger in a sheath with a belt for it, in token of the alliance between them. The statutes of that companionship are that they should strive to help the Kingdom of Cyprus in its need." Felix Faber-1483 (Evagatorium in Terrae Sanctae)
English, as on the record
ARMS OF THE LUSIGNAN KINGS OF CYPRUS AND INSIGNIA OF THE ORDER OF THE SWORD P.Bulfin "C´EST POUR LOIAUTÉ MAINTENIR." "It is an ancient custom that the Knights present themselves to the King and make with him a pact. He calls them his companions and gives them a silver dagger in a sheath with a belt for it, in token of the alliance between them. The statutes of that companionship are that they should strive to help the Kingdom of Cyprus in its need." Felix Faber-1483 (Evagatorium in Terrae Sanctae)